We’ve got a match between South Africa and Italy on our hands which will kick off this coming Wednesday. The final game of the World Cup group stages will take place at Wellington Regional Stadium.
South Africa have one point as number three after the first two rounds of Group G, with Italy ranked as number two with three points.
South Africa enter their final round of the group with a very clear target. Having claimed just one point so far, they need a win; otherwise, it’s bye-bye and see you next time. Having so far lost and won a match in the World Cup tournament, Italy still have high hopes of getting through to the next stage. A second defeat will prove costly, though.
Form: South Africa vs Italy
South Africa Form
In their last three matches, South Africa won 0-2 against Costa Rica, lost 2-1 to Sweden and drew 2-2 with Argentina. South Africa claimed three wins in their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured five defeats in this run.
Italy Form
In their last three matches, Italy defeated New Zealand 0-1, won 1-0 against Argentina, and lost 5-0 against Sweden. Italy won four out of their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, drew one, and suffered five defeats in the same span.
In current form, we favour Italy to claim a win, when they challenge South Africa at Wellington Regional Stadium. We doubt the home side is able to stop the visitors.
South Africa vs Italy Stats
- In 12 of the last 14 South Africa matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- South Africa have conceded in 18 of the last 20 matches
- South Africa have not won 11 of the last 13 matches
- South Africa have scored in 7 of the last 8 matches
- In the last 11 Italy matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Italy matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Italy have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Italy have not lost the last 5 matches in a row
- In the last 3 Italy matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Current position in the World Cup standings: South Africa vs Italy
South Africa vs Italy H2H
Topscorer
Having scored in the last World Cup game, South Africa hope Linda Motlhalo can add to her collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Italy put their faith in Cristiana Girelli to handle the home side’s defense.
WIN – DRAW – WIN
OVER – UNDER
Over 2.5 goals paid out as a winning bet in both of South Africa’s games in the World Cup. They also saw Over 3.5 goals in their last match. Italy saw Under 1.5 goals in their first match, but Over 4.5 goals in their second outing.
BTTS & FIRST TO SCORE
Backing both teams to score has been the right pick in South Africa’s two World Cup games so far, and once for Italy. South Africa scored the first goal in each of their two World Cup games, while Italy did so once.
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